About Us

With over 15 years of experience to our name, we have built a reputation as experts in building leadership teams for private equity backed, privately owned and fast-growth businesses.

Who we are

Since 2008, we’ve focused our efforts on building exceptional teams for all of our clients, gaining a true understanding of their business, their culture, and their fundamental need to maximise their value by ensuring they have the right senior talent in place.

We partner with our clients, representing them in the market place as an extension of their brand.

We share our research. This is something we believe in and allows us to paint a complete talent picture, using up to date data-sets to allow for better informed decisions, and reduce the risk to hire.

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Who we work with

We work with UK based PE-portfolio and privately owned businesses that are various stages of the investment lifecycle, whether that be:

  • 9Pre deal & due diligence stages
  • 9Post-investment growth and professionalisation
  • 9Succession planning or Executive replacement
  • 9Turnaround and distressed situations
  • 9Refinancing and restructuring
  • 9Exit readiness; MBO, MBI, Secondary, IPO

 Venture Capital

backed businesses

With the risks and rewards being even more polarised than in Private Equity, the need for effective leadership is amplified in the supporting the success of a VC backed businesses. They rely on top-tier talent to drive innovation, strategic decision-making, and sustainable growth. The right executives can bring invaluable expertise, industry knowledge, and leadership abilities to propel start-ups toward their goals, ensuring they are equipped with visionary leaders who can navigate the complexities of scaling, secure funding, forge strategic partnerships, and create a culture of success.

Private Equity

backed businesses

An effective Executive team is critical to the growth of a first-time private equity-backed businesses. They require experienced leadership to navigate the unique challenges of transitioning from a founder-led operation to a professionally managed enterprise. They are instrumental in driving strategic decision-making, operational efficiency, and value creation. By securing top-tier talent, you can more effectively execute growth strategies, optimise operations, and maximise shareholder value, all whilst overcoming the obstacles that come with PE investment.

Who we are

 

Since 2008, we’ve focused our efforts on building exceptional teams for all of our clients, gaining a true understanding of their business, their culture, and their fundamental need to maximise their value by ensuring they have the right senior talent in place.

We partner with our clients, representing them in the market place and providing current insights and trends.

We share our research. This is something we believe in and allows us to paint a complete picture, using up to date data-sets to make better informed decisions, and reduce risk.

Who we work with

We work with UK based PE portfolio businesses that are various stages of the investment lifecycle, whether that be:

  • 9Pre deal & due diligence stage
  • 9Post-investment growth and professionalisation
  • 9Refinancing
  • 9Succession planning
  • 9Turnaround
  • 9Exit preparation

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of placements still in post at next exit

years in the market

Executive Search briefs completed

Interim assignments completed

Investors and Owners worked with